What does the symbol of Costa Rican flag mean?

The Costa Rican flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of blue, white, and red, with the national coat of arms placed in the center of the white stripe. The flag symbolizes the following:

- Blue: The sky, the oceans surrounding the country, idealism and perseverance.

- White: Purity, peace and happiness, and wisdom.

- Red: Hardiness, the bloodshed experienced to achieve and maintain freedom, and the nation's love of life and warmth of its people.